| Issue ID | 637784 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10197515 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/07/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am repeat dodge customer. However, i have recently become concerned about my dodge ram 1500. The dashboard has cracked and is now currently falling through in several laces. Immediately above the steering column a large chunk of about six inches wide and 8 inches long fell through the dashboard, through the electrical wiring and onto the accelerator pedal. This sharp piece could have caused an injury had i not been wearing work boots. As my daughters have on occasion driven this vehicle i have become concerned for their safety due to the potential of electrical wiring damage and/or airbag deployment problems. I urge someone to push for a recall before sharp items disfigured someone in an accident or a fire is initiated due to nicked wires. My confidence in dodge has truly diminished due to their disregard nd unconcern on this matter. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DAWSON, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 13/11/00 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ALBANY CHRYSLER DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | ALBANY |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 31705 |